Wellness events planned for today
Join the Wellness Services for a variety of programs today: Lifting Clinic, Dental Screenings and FAQ Fridays. Check out Twitter and Facebook for more great programs.
Free tutoring available to students
Need some help in your classes? Request a tutor now. Don't delay. The process to request a tutor from your has been updated. Find step-by-step instructions on the Student Success website at www..
The power of 'We': Barton School of Business dean reflects on early successes
When Dr. Larisa Genin arrived as dean of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at 黑洞社区 in June 2019, she brought with her experience, passion and, most importantly, a commitment to collaboration. She credits the recent accomplishments of the Barton School to this team mentality.
鈥淣one of this would be possible without our team,鈥� says Genin. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e the key to this success. Their intelligence, passion and dedication are what make the Barton School prosper. It鈥檚 important to provide a culture where all can thrive, and that鈥檚 what we鈥檙e doing.鈥�
Students share study-abroad experiences in video
Hear from shockers about their study abroad experiences in this new video. Shockers share their experiences about why they studied abroad and how it impacted their lives. The video includes a showcase of photos from many different study abroad programs and shockers over the years.
Freshmen and senior surveys available
The CLA (Collegiate Learning Assessment) and NSSE (National Survey of Student Engagement) assessments are now in progress. Freshman and seniors, if selected to participate, you can find a link in Blackboard. Click on the link to find out how you might be eligible for a $25 QuikTrip or $25 Shocker Dollars card.
Graduate School to close early today
The Graduate School will close for the day at 3 p.m. today for staff development. There is an after-hours dropbox outside our door in 107 Jardine Hall for anyone who needs to drop off materials. The office will reopen as usual on at 8 a.m. Monday, March 8.
Service-Learning Showcase seeks submissions
The Service-Learning Showcase is a unique opportunity for students who participate in service-learning through applied learning opportunities to showcase their experience through a research or reflective poster about the application of their course work to current community issues. This year the showcase will be held in a digital format and judged by a team of community partner leaders.
The showcase is an open forum for students to interact with faculty/staff, community partners and other students to engage in conversation about 黑洞社区's commitment to the public good. Awards are presented in the following categories:
- Outstanding Overall Service-Learning Project 鈥� $150 scholarship to winning entry
- Innovation and Creativity in Problem Solving 鈥� $100 scholarship to winning entry
- Community Impact/ Community Choice 鈥� $100 scholarship to winning entry
- Collaboration and Leadership in Service-Learning 鈥� $100 scholarship to winning entry
Submissions are due on April 1.
More information about the Service-Learning Showcase
Complete Textbook Feedback Survey to win earbuds or dining dollars
Want a pair of Powerbeats Pro earbuds? How about $100 worth of dining dollars? You can enter to be one of 13 winners by completing the Textbook Feedback Survey. All you need to do is find the survey link sent to your student email and complete the survey before March 16. It's that easy!
Questions? Reach out to vpstudentaffairs@wichita.edu or 316-978-3021.
Entries now open for 2021 Edible Book Festival
Edible Book Festival is back! University Libraries invites all to join in on this culinary creation contest for a chance to win great local prizes. Enter online by April 1 at . There you can find contest rules and entry photos from previous contests.
Basic rules are as follows:
- This virtual event features contestants creating edible art based on their favorite literature.
- Four prizes will be given 鈥� three based on judging and one on a popular vote.
- Once created, contestants can upload photos to our website by April 1.
- Anyone can then vote for the People's Choice winner April 5-8.
- Winners will take home prizes announced April 9.
Register for the 2021 virtual Gender & Sexuality in Kansas Conference
Registration is now open for the eighth annual Gender & Sexuality in Kansas Conference, which will be held virtually on from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 12.
Whether you plan to drop in and out to attend conference sessions or keynotes, or if you plan to the full day, attendees must you pre-register in order to receive conference Zoom links. (Note: Zoom authentication will be required, so you must create a free Zoom account if you don't yet have one). Pre-registration will be open until midnight on Monday, March 8. Conference links will be sent to those who register by Thursday, March 11.
As always, the conference is free and open to the public. To register, visit:
Join KMUW for Literary Feast about 'The Bad Muslim Discount'
Join KMUW's Literary Feast, a book club for public radio listeners featuring selections made by KMUW staff. For March 2021, we're reading and discussing "The Bad Muslim Discount" by Syed M. Masood. Booklist says "Masood adeptly balances humor with pathos in this unforgettable, twisting tale... A moving, comic take on the immigrant experience.鈥� Registration is free and open to all. Once registered, we'll email you a link to join the conversation on Zoom at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17. To learn more and register, visit .
Linguistics Club hosting virtual event
黑洞社区's Linguistics Club is Hosting a virtual event at 2 p.m. March 15 via Zoom. Email wsulingclub@gmail.com for more information.
Ulrich seeks volunteers for Edit-a-Thon
Help the Ulrich Museum of Art correct the Wikipedia records of women artists in its permanent collection. This virtual event takes place at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 6 and is free and open to all. To register:
SAC event features virtual magician
Ran'D Shine is the face of the new millennium magician. He has wowed audiences with his brilliant presentation at the 44th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., as well as Capetown, South Africa. He has captured the imaginations of audiences from Hollywood to New York City for more than a decade. He has already read your mind and knows that you want to know more. Come see for yourself 鈥� and even learn a few tricks yourself. Make sure to have a deck of cards with you for this virtual event set for 7 p.m. today.
Register to attend at . For more information about SAC sponsored events, visit wichita.edu/SAC or contact us at SAC@wichita.edu.
Without inclusion, diversity initiatives may not be enough in science
Dr. Chandler Puritty will be speaking at 3:30 p.m. March 10 on "Without inclusion diversity initiatives may not be enough in Science," based on her article that appeared in Science magazine in 2017. She will be talking about the importance of quality mentorship for underrepresented minorities in science who are too often viewed as just a number. .
Shocker Baseball hosts Dixie State
Shocker Baseball hosts a three-game series versus Dixie State this weekend, March 5-7. First pitch times are set for 3 p.m., 1 p.m. and 1 p.m. respectively. A limited amount of single game and free student tickets are available, so come out and enjoy a weekend of Shocker Baseball. Dates and times are subject to change.
Speaker presents 'Is Capitalism in Crisis?'
"Economics Bites on the Go" invites economist Dr. Vlad Tarko from University of Arizona to have a conversation with Wichita State faculty and students to discuss the legitimacy of the market economy at noon on Friday, March 5. Zoom meeting ID: 379 883 4810; passcode: 200.
Andy Sykes leads lifting clinic
The next lifting clinic is from noon to 1 p.m. today on Campus Recreation's Facebook page. This week's clinic is about warm-ups to the Olympic lifts. Join Andy Sykes this Friday on Facebook Live.
Students invited to resume building lab
Join the Shocker Career Accelerator in the Resume Building Lab at 10 a.m. today in the RSC's room 221. Whether you are applying for a part- or full-time position, on-campus employment, co-op or internship, graduate school admissions, research, fellowship, scholarships, or volunteer experience, you will need to develop and maintain a professional document to apply for these opportunities. Join this hands-on workshop to help you understand what information is required and the elements of a professional resume to pursue the perfect opportunity for your skillset.
Shocker Volleyball takes on Memphis
Your 8-2 Shocker volleyball team is back in action at Charles Koch Arena this weekend with a two-match series against conference opponent, Memphis. Games are at 7 p.m. March 5 and 1 p.m. March. Shocker students receive free admission to all matches with a valid Shocker ID.
Seminar focuses on weather prediction, resilience
SGA award nominations due today
All three SGA Awards (The 黑洞社区 Student Employee of the Year Award, The Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year, and the Academic Advisor of the Year) awards are still accepting nominations until 5 p.m. today. To learn more and submit a nomination, please visit . Questions? Please contact Gabriel Fonseca via email at gabriel.fonseca@wichita.edu
W黑洞社区 Scholarship applications due May 31
Women of 黑洞社区 (W黑洞社区) Scholarship/Fellowship Applications for 2021-2022 Academic Year must be received by May 31, 2021. W黑洞社区 administers the 黑洞社区 Dames, CUW and the W黑洞社区 Scholarships. Preference will be given to non-traditional female students (graduate or undergraduate) with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester. For more information including guidelines and applications, go to .
Women of 黑洞社区 was formed in the fall of 2018 by the combination of two groups: the 黑洞社区 Women's Association, founded in 1928; and the Council of University Women found in 1930. The purpose of the group is to serve the interests of the university, to provide student scholarships, and to promote social interaction and a sense of community among its members.
Shocker Store will be open before Sunday home baseball games
The Shocker Store鈥檚 Braeburn Square location will now be open on Sundays for home Shocker baseball games. The store will open the two hours prior to the first opening pitch and then close upon the start of the game. Go Shockers!
SGA scholarship applications due today
Student Government Association (SGA) scholarships are still open. You can apply on the SGA website at . Applications will remain open 5 p.m. today. Be sure to apply.
Share your matrilineal memories
Share your unique stories of home and be a part of this research visualization, a collaboration between the Ulrich Museum and the Departments of Dance and Sociology. 鈥淪haring Matrilineal Memories at 黑洞社区,鈥� the fourth exhibition in the "Solving for X = Identity" series is primarily focused on collecting memories of home for Wichita State students, faculty, staff, retirees, and alumni.
Please follow the link to the to submit photos, as well as your responses to the following questions:
- What do you remember about your mother鈥檚 home?
- What do you remember about your grandmother鈥檚 home?
All submitted stories and images will be included in this "Solving for X" exhibition and on display in the Ulrich鈥檚 Grafly Gallery from Jan. 21 to May 8, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact Cheyla Clawson at cheyla.clawson@wichita.edu or 978-3378 or Twyla Hill at twyla.hill@wichita.edu or 978-7151.
Journey East Asia Grill reopening today
We know you missed us, but don鈥檛 worry, WE ARE BACK! Join us at Journey East Asia Grill today for our store reopening. We will be offering $5 Build-Your-Own bowls all weekend! Store opens at 11 a.m. in Braeburn Square.
Sale on basketballs and volleyballs this week
This week at the Shocker Store, take 20% basketballs and volleyballs! Sale is in both the RSC and Braeburn Square stores and online at .
Virtual volunteer opportunity with Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters
Join the Community Service Board and the Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Virtual Match Program. Volunteers (Bigs) will be matched with disadvantaged youth (Littles) and will meet virtually with their Little for four to six hours per month. Students can learn more and register at . Please email CSB@wichita.edu with any questions.
Volunteer opportunity with Wichita Clean Streams
Join Wichita Clean Stream鈥檚 Wichita River Cleanup Crew for a morning of cleaning up the area around the Arkansas and Little Arkansas rivers. Gloves and materials will be provided. Volunteers will meet at a location determined before the event. During this event, all volunteers will be expected to wear a mask and abide by physical distancing guidelines set forth by the university and Wichita Clean Streams.
For more information and to register, visit to . Please email CSB@wichita.edu with any questions.